2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Mazda RX-8 and 2005 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 296 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 3309 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |